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X482 CEN

2000 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

132,701 mi
Last recorded132,701 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX482 CEN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 21 Feb 2024 132,701 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 119,814 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 116,997 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 114,778 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 112,847 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (both) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 109,887 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 107,210 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 104,835 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 102,525 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 97,723 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 92,384 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 88,724 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 83,300 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 78,367 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 71,846 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 66,004 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 60,989 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 54,348 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 48,664 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 530?

Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,757
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
56,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,757
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,664
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,558
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,764
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,374
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X482 CEN is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2000 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 124,529 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 530 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30,757 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X482 CEN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 530 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this BMW 530 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X482 CEN registered?

X482 CEN is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 7 December 2000.

Is X482 CEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for X482 CEN shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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